[NEohioPAL]Job Openings at Porthouse Theatre

emadden emadden at kent.edu
Thu Jan 3 10:31:07 PST 2002


The following positions are available for the Porthouse 2002 season.

COMPANY MANAGER May 13 - August 15, 2002
1. Work with Managing Director to insure the smooth running of the company and 
season administratively.
2. Coordinate company housing, carpooling, parking, course registration, 
company communication and special events
3. Assist the Managing Director to solve all personnel and material problems
4. Serve as liaison between Porthouse Theatre and Eagle's Pointe Apartments
5. Serve as resident expert about URTA Actors' Equity Contract
6. Prepare all Equity reports for the Managing Director's signature in a 
timely manner
7. On an emergency basis substituting into any administrative position

ASSISTANT COMPANY MANAGER/HOUSE MANAGER May 13 - August 15, 2002
1. Assist Company Manager to insure the smooth running of the company and 
season administratively.
2. Supervise and run front of house operation
3. File House Manager reports after each performance
4. Coordinate curtain speech, and curtain, intermission, and end of show times 
with Production Stage Manager
5. Assist Facilities Manager in supervising parking lot attendants
6. Stuff playbills with inserts/Track that programs will last the run of show
7. Handle all customer service issues as they relate to front of house 
operation
8. Insure cleanliness of the facility before the audience arrives
9. Enforce house rules and maintain safety standards in all public areas

FACILITIES MANAGER May 13 - August 15, 2002
1. Maintain the general appearance and safety of the Porthouse grounds at 
Blossom.
2. Supervise student work parties and crews at Porthouse Theatre
3. Keep insect and critter situation under control
4. Co-ordinate with box office and house management in matters of audience 
control, audience safety, parking and special needs
5. Maintain daily cleanliness of theatre space and dressing rooms
6. Prepare Porthouse grounds for opening and closing of the season


CONCESSIONS MANAGER May 13 - August 15, 2002
1. Maintain inventory, ordering, and bookkeeping for concessions operation
2. Train and supervise concessions staff
3. Arrange timely deposit of all concessions receipts and reports
4. Co-ordinate with Box Office Manager or Company Manager for the ordering of 
concession supplies
5. Assist Facilities Manager in the maintenance of Porthouse grounds
6. Maintain daily cleanliness of picnic and concession pavilions
7. Help prepare Porthouse grounds for opening and closing of the season

Please send resumes and a cover letter stating which position you are 
interested in to:
Elisabeth Madden: Porthouse Theatre
Kent State University
B 141 Music & Speech Center
Kent, OH 44242-0001
For more information please contact Elisabeth Madden at emadden at kent.edu or 
330-672-3884.

Elisabeth Madden
Interim Managing Director
School of Theatre & Dance
Porthouse Theatre






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